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What was the magnitude of the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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9.0

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What time did the Japan earthquake occur on March 11, 2011?

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2:46

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How many deaths resulted from the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011?

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20,000

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What was the height of the tsunami waves during the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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40 meter high

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What was the total cost of the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011?

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$235 billion

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How many aftershocks occurred after the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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800

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What significant nuclear facility was damaged during the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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Fukushima nuclear power plant

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How many people were evacuated due to the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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50,000

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What was a key feature of Japan’s response to the earthquake regarding building safety?

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Strict building regulation

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What level of corruption is noted in Japan’s governance during the 2011 disaster?

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Low corruption levels

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What type of education is emphasized in Japan to prepare for earthquakes?

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Earthquake education in schools

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What was the height of the tsunami wall built in Japan compared to the actual wave height?

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10 meter high tsunami wall; wave height was 40 m

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How quickly did the early warning system detect the Japan earthquake in 2011?

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Within minutes

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What was the total amount given by the Bank of APNA for disaster relief after the Japan earthquake?

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$180 billion

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How many countries offered help to Japan after the 2011 earthquake?

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20 countries

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What was the misunderstanding people had regarding the tsunami’s reach in Japan?

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Underestimated how far inland it could travel

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How much time elapsed between the earthquake and the tsunami wave hitting Japan?

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Only 30 minutes

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What percentage of the population in some affected areas of Japan was senior-aged?

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Over 50%

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What was the height of the ash plume from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland in 2010?

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9 km

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How many flights were canceled due to the Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010?

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100,000 flights

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What was the economic loss in revenue due to flight cancellations from the Icelandic volcano eruption?

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$1.7 billion

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What percentage of japans energy was nuclear before the fukashima eruption?

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27%

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What was the daily economic loss for Kenya due to the Icelandic volcano’s impact on flower exports?

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$1.3 million daily

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How many people were evacuated due to the Eyjafjallajökull eruption?

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800

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What act was put in place in the Philippines for disaster risk reduction?
Disaster risk reduction and management act 2010
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What percentage of the Philippine population lives in poverty?
25%
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How many typhoons does the Philippines experience annually?
15 typhoons
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What was the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 in the Philippines?
6,300 deaths
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What is the percentage of the Philippine population exposed to tropical cyclones?
80%
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What type of system is used in the Philippines for disaster alerts?
SMS-alert system
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What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?
7.0
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How many people were displaced due to the Haiti earthquake in 2010?
1.5 million
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What was the total cost of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?
$9 billion
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What percentage of Haiti's GDP did the earthquake cost?
Over 100%
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What was a significant consequence of the earthquake regarding the government structure in Haiti?
Most government buildings destroyed
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How many people died in the UN headquarters collapse during the Haiti earthquake?
102 personnel
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What was a major health crisis that followed the Haiti earthquake?
Cholera outbreak lasted 6 years
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How many people were affected by the cholera outbreak in Haiti?
720,000 people
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What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake in 2015?
7.8
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How many deaths resulted from the Nepal earthquake in 2015?
9,000
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How many people were displaced due to the Nepal earthquake?
3 million
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What was the total cost of the Nepal earthquake from its GDP?
$5 billion
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What significant geological feature contributed to the impact of the Nepal earthquake?
Shallow focus
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What was the primary aid strategy used in Nepal to recover from the earthquake?
Relied on overseas aid
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What year did the Loma Prieta earthquake occur?
1989
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What was the magnitude of the Loma Prieta earthquake?
6.9
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How many people died due to the collapse of the freeway during the Loma Prieta earthquake?
42
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What was the significant geological condition of the soils during the Loma Prieta earthquake?
Sandy soils liquified
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What was the magnitude of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004?
9.0
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How many people were affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004?
5 million people
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What was the death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004?
230,000
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What was the height of the tsunami waves that hit Indonesia during the Indian Ocean tsunami?
17m high
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What percentage of people living in coastal settlements were killed during the Indian Ocean tsunami?
70%
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What was a significant environmental consequence of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
Saltwater contamination
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What was the magnitude of the Sichuan earthquake in China in 2008?
7.9
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How many people were made homeless due to the Sichuan earthquake?
5 million
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What was a major cause of death during the Sichuan earthquake?
Landslides caused 25% of deaths
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How many soldiers were sent to assist in the Sichuan earthquake recovery?
130,000 soldiers
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What was a significant infrastructure feature of the Sichuan earthquake recovery?
Strong building codes
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What was the total number of deaths in the Pakistan earthquake of 2005?
73,000
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What type of aid did NGOs provide after the Pakistan earthquake?
Tents, water, and food
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What land use zoning measure was implemented after the 2000 eruption of Mount USU in Japan?
Restricted high risk areas prone to pyroclastic flow, managed to evacuate 16,000 with no deaths ## Footnote This zoning aims to mitigate risks associated with volcanic eruptions.
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What type of hazard maps were created for Mount Etna in Italy?
GIS based detailed lava flow hazard maps ## Footnote These maps help guide emergency planning and response efforts.
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How many risk zones were identified for Mount Etna?
6 risk zones ## Footnote Each zone is assessed for different levels of hazard and risk.
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What approach was used in Volcano de Columbia, Mexico, to assess hazards?
Combined GIS Mapping and social vulnerability indicators ## Footnote This includes demographics and infrastructure to identify at-risk communities.
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What tragic event occurred in Armero, Colombia, in 1985?
23,000 died as lahar risk was ignored ## Footnote Authorities failed to act on warnings and hazard maps.
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What was the consequence of communities settling in hazardous areas around Mount Pinatubo, Philippines?
Should have enforced stricter policies ## Footnote This reflects the need for better management of volcanic risk.
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What was the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) for Mount Nyiragongo eruptions in 2002 and 2021?
Only VEI 1-2
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What are some challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that affected the Mount Nyiragongo eruptions?
Conflict, corruption, underfunded infrastructure
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What is the maximum speed of lava flows from Mount Nyiragongo?
Up to 60 km/h
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What type of volcano is Mount Nyiragongo classified as?
Composite volcano
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In which area did the lava flow from Mount Nyiragongo during the eruptions?
Into city area
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How many deaths were reported from the Mount Nyiragongo eruption in 2002?
250 deaths
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How many deaths were reported from the Mount Nyiragongo eruption in 2021?
32 deaths
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How many people were displaced due to the Mount Nyiragongo eruptions?
120,000 people
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How many people are located near Mount Nyiragongo?
2 million people

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